Literary Technique and Associated Theme | Explanation | Example | Abrogation-Marginalization-Alien’s Perspective | The author uses a character to explore a cultural background to gain credibility to belittling that very same culture. In HOYS‚ Adichie uses Ugwu to undertake an exploration in to the British rule to be able to point out the flaws in their imperialistic influence on Nigeria. | * Pg. 11 – There are two answers to the things they will teach you about our land: the real answer and
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stood by me when I needed you and showed your outpouring love towards me throughout my stay in the university‚ I will love and appreciate you forever‚ my brothers‚ sister and my cousins; chidi‚ kelechi‚ uchenna‚ chinedu‚ Emmanuel‚ Esther‚ chidimma‚ Ngozi‚ all of omeji’s family‚ ogechukwu‚
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In Americanah‚ Chimamanda Adichie’s protagonist‚ Ifemelu‚ migrates to America from Nigeria. In Nigeria‚ Ifemelu thought of herself as a normal human being. She was educated‚ knew English‚ and had a successful career. Yet‚ when she enters America‚ the identity she had given before is quickly shoved up against American norms‚ clichés‚ and expectations of the “black woman.” Ifemelu is immediately pitied by her lighter skinned and white friends‚ and thus alienated from a people who are much more fitting
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HUMANITIES AND GOOD GOVERNANCE: REFLECTIONS FROM IGBO POETRY. A PAPER PRESENTED AT THE 2012 FACULTY OF ARTS CONFERENCE ON THE THEME ‘HUMANITIES AND GOOD GOVERNANCE’. BY ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR NKECHINYERE NWOKOYE (NEE OKEDIADI) DEPARTMENT OF IGBO‚ AFRICAN & ASIAN STUDIES NNAMDI AZIKIWE UNIVERSITY‚ AWKA nkyemeka@yahoo.com 08033833639 MAY 4TH- 6TH‚ 2012 HUMANITIES AND GOOD GOVERNANCE: REFLECTIONS FROM IGBO POETRY. Abstract Literature is a mirror of a society
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In many communities the fathers are the primary figure and take on much of the leadership responsibilities. In particular their responsibilities include public safety‚ are the breadwinners of the community‚ and are looked up to. In Chimamanda Adichie’s novel Purple Hibiscus‚ puts his wife and children in harm’s way. At times Eugene is too strong in his commitment to his church and religion‚ and pressures those around him‚ yet he is still considered to be a good man because of his charitability‚ and
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Culture can be defined as the way a group of people choose to live their life‚ the way they dress‚ the way they talk‚ and an assortment of other things. They are numerous cultures in the world today and the Igbo culture happens to be one of the very intriguing ones out there. “The Igbo have a vibrant culture which many are proud of today” (1). There are approximately 250 ethnic groups in Nigeria. There are 3 main ethnic groups‚ the Hausa‚ Yoruba‚ and the Igbos (Badru 1). The Igbo people are located
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Article/Case Law Search Ngozi Ofolomah HCS/430 February 4‚ 2013 Vanessa Williams Article/Case Law Search The aftermath of the 9/11 in 2001‚ has left the United States of America in frenzy. It is this particular event that has been devastating to our nation and unforgettable. Furthermore‚ stressing the importance of the safety and health of the general public. September 11‚ has caused federal and state governments to merge public health and public safety into one. This merger brought about
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How Olanna’s privileged outlook changed by the war? The war is of key significance in “Half of a yellow sun”. Several characters had to adjust their perspective in order to survive the war‚ Adichie relies on several aspects to develop and change Olanna’s disposition‚ such as the loss of her family‚ which in consequence‚ made her and average villagers relate on some level. Olanna will always be a conventional and middle-class personnel ‚ her outlook doesn’t alter‚ however it no longer “shamed her
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The Thing Around Your Neck Many immigrants back in Africa dreamed of having a life in America‚ where they can live free‚ fulfill their dreams and have a future. In this heartbreaking story‚ “The Thing Around Your Neck”‚ by Chimamands Negozi Adichie is a story told in second person. A young woman named Akunna who wins the lottery for an American visa. She leaves everything behind to receive education and become someone in the future. Author Chimamands explains how immigrants come to America thinking
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protagonist uses the phrase‚ “this is a dream come true”‚ it suffices the argument that he considers his own land is inferior and deprived in terms every sphere of life‚ unlike America. But the protagonist doesn’t realize the facts as stated by‚ Chimamanda Ngoiz Adichie‚ a Nigerian-American author said America sells dreams and Eastern buys it and follows it blindly. In fact‚ Chengez is also a prey of this dot-less lie. Like millions of the other Easterners‚ he takes American life as most preferred and most
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